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Coming up on News 7-
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A murder suicide in Roanoke. We'll have the details.
Another reason apples are good for you.
Plus another record at Tech- but not in football. We'll tell you what it's all about.
And a birthday celebration to fall for - We'll show you this daring birthday girl.
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[Suicide-Shooting]

A Roanoke mother is dead - after her boyfriend apparently shot her while her two children were still in the house.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke]

It happened shortly after 3-30 this afternoon at a home in the 800 block of Kellogg Avenue, Northwest.
Police say it appears that 32 year old Tyrone Turpin shot 33 year-old Linda Miller several times and then turned the gun on himself- taking his own life.
Authorities say the couple had been arguing.
Miller's two young children ran next door and asked a neighbor to call police.
Miller died an hour later at the hospital.
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[Victims]

Investigators say they're not ruling anything out as the cause of that deadly dorm fire at Seton Hall University.
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[Vo-Nat]
Three freshman students were killed in the fire - dozens more were hurt- several remain in critical condition.
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[Seton-Hall]

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Today students who made it out talked about the horrifying moments when they struggled to get out-
Bobbi Harley has more.
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[SUPER=03-South Orange, NJ; 00]
[SUPER=01-Elyssa Merla/Student;13]
[SUPER=01-Marissa Lorenz/Student;29]
[SUPER=01-Donald Campolo/Prosecutor;59]
[Super=01-Bobbi Harley/CBS News;1:30]
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[OUT Q=South Orange, New Jersey.]
((Heavy snow and yellow police tape set the mood on Seton Hall's campus, a
quiet reflection on what happened here, but listen to those who lived
through it and the terror floods right back in.
ELYSSA MERLA, STUDENT,paraphrased: Praying w/roommate, thought
nobody was coming to help.
MARISSA LORENZ, STUDENT:
Was going to jump, decided
to wait for help
Just a handful of hundreds of students who scrambled for their lives
early Wednesday morning when fire alarms sounded in a Freshman dorm.
Three 18 year old students didn't make it out alive. Six more remain in
critical condition with severe burns and still there are few answers.
Donald Campolo/Essex Cty. Prosecutor
(paraphrased: Investigation continues full force, ruling out nothing)

The lead investigator tried to quash rumors that careless smoking had
been ruled out and that the search was on for 3 young men asked to leave
the dorm shortly before the fire started. Now security is tight, all
classes and activities cancelled until at least Monday, but the memories will take much longer to fade.))

[School-Closings]

You can find updated school information along the bottom of your screen right now.
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And you can get the latest school closings and delays any time on our home page at W-D-B-J-7 dot-com.
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[Volvo-Layoffs]

More layoffs may be on the way for workers at Volvo- just how many may be known tomorrow.
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That's when the company is expected to announce how much it intends to cut back on production.
First word of potential layoffs came after Union leaders met with the company.
United Auto Workers' leaders say Volvo has indicated that demand for new trucks is down and, as a result, the plant will have to cut back further on production.
No word yet on how many workers could be affected.
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[Textile-Relief]

Layoffs are nothing new to workers in Martinsville and Henry County.
Since June, 3-thousand people there have lost jobs.
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It was a rallying cry today for Southside lawmakers, introducing what they call the Textile Workers Relief Act of 2000.
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((SEN. ROSCOE REYNOLDS/D-HENRY CO.: THE MAXIMUM WEEKLY PAY FOR ANY OF THESE PEOPLE STANDING IN LINE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS IS 230 DOLLARS A WEEK. MR. PRESIDENT, A FAMILY, AN INDIVIDUAL AND A FAMILY CANNOT GET BY TODAY ON 230 DOLLARS A WEEK.))
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Senator Reynolds is pushing to raise jobless benefits one hundred dollars a week for any worker who lives or works in an area with double digit unemployment.
Martinsville Delegate Ward Armstrong wants them covered by Medicaid.
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A Tidewater Republican says shipyards in his region are looking for workers.
So he's proposing temporary housing assistance for laid off textile workers who want to spend a few months working at the shipyards.

[Tech-Admission]

A record number of students are expected to apply to Virginia Tech for fall 2-thousand.
As Joy Sutton reports, the football team's success is one reason- the schools become more popular.
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[SUPER=03-Blacksburg/October 16, 1999;00]
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[SUPER=01-Frank Beamer/Head Coach;24]
[SUPER=01-Karen Torgersen/Undergraduate Admissions;45]
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(( All the national attention the Hokie football team has received -- has meant a lot of free publicity for Virginia Tech.
Publicity that has helped increase the number of students applying to the University for fall of 2-thousand.
Even before the Hokies went to the Sugar Bowl -- Coach Frank Beamer was talking about the impact of team's success.

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((FRANK BEAMER: THEY TELL ME THERE ARE MORE APPLICATIONS THAN EVER BEFORE. THE ECONOMY OF THIS AREA IS GOOD. THERE IS JUST SO MANY GOOD THINGS COMING OUT OF THIS. WHAT WE NEED TO DO IS KEEP IT GOING))
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Karen Torgersen the Director of Undergraduate Admissions agrees with Beamer that this publicity has been invaluable.
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((KAREN TORGERSEN: HAVING GAME DAY ON CAMPUS TWICE. YOU CAN'T PAY FOR THAT TYPE OF PUBLICITY AND FOR THEM TO SAY ALL THE WONDERFUL AND POSITIVE THINGS THEY'RE SAYING NOT JUST ABOUT FOOTBALL, BUT THE COMMUNITY THE UNIVERSITY. ))
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Torgersen says this fall Tech is expecting a record 17 thousand freshman applicants -- to fill 4-thousand-two hundred -fifty available spaces.
And she says we are only beginning to see affect of the Hokie's success.
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((KAREN TORGERSEN: I THINK THE INCREASE IN APPLICANTS THAT WE ARE GOING TO SEE IS REALLY GOING TO HIT US NEXT YEAR))
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And while the applications keep stacking up -- so are the requirements for admission.
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((KAREN TORGERSEN:STUDENTS WHO HAVE LESS THAN A B+ AVERAGE AREN'T GOING TO BE ADMITTED THIS YEAR. IT'S GOING TO BE INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE.))
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And out-of-state students say Virginia Tech is becoming more popular nationwide.
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((MATTHEW WILLIAMS: I'M FROM CONNECTICUT AND I WAS OF TWO PEOPLE I THE LAST FIVE YEARS TO GO FROM MY SCHOOL HERE. AND KNOW JUST BEING HOME LAST SEMESTER THAT AT LEAST 6 TO 7 PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE COMING HERE NEXT YEAR))
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And Williams say as Virginia Tech becomes more selective -- a degree from the University will be even more valuable.

[Pythons]

When State Police pulled over a man on I-81 near Lexington, they did not
just take the driver into custody...
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[SUPER=03-Rockbridge Co.]
they took in a pair of pythons as well.
The snakes are being held at the Natural Bridge Zoo... where they say these reptiles are in poor condition.
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((THEY GET UP TO 10, 12 15-FEET, AND THEY CAN CONSUME SMALL DOGS, CATS AND SMALL CHILDREN. UNLESS YOU'RE AN ACKNOWLEDGED HERP., YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE THESE.))
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The snakes are being kept in a 90-degree tank at the Zoo.
Trooper Andy Fisher found them in a pillow case in the suspect's car, along with a small amount of cocaine.
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[SUPER=01-1st Sgt. Joe Peters/Virginia State Police;]
((AFTER HE GOT THE COCAINE, HE GOES BACK TO THE CAR TO TALK TO THE DRIVER AND THAT'S WHEN THE DRIVER INFORMED HIM THAT IT WAS TWO PYTHONS IN THE PILLOW CASE IN THE FRONT SEAT.))
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24-year old Jewell Boyd was charged with possession of cocaine and reckless driving on a suspended license.
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[Pit-Bull]

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Meantime two vicious pit bulls are still eluding police.
One bit a Roanoke officer in four places last night.
She shot the dog in the shoulder and both dogs ran off.
Police say they are dangerous.
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((LOOK FOR SIGNS LIKE THE DOG SNARLING, SHOWING AGGRESSIVE TENDENCIES SUCH AS HAIR RAISED ON THE BACK, THE TAIL UP, THE DOG HUNCHED IN AN APPARENT ATTACK MODE.))
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[VO-NAT]
The officer is recovering but may need rabies shots.
The dogs' owner faces up to a 25-hundred dollar fine and a year in jail.
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[Bedford-Arrests]

A father and son have been charged with manufacturing child pornography in Bedford County.
Authorities raided the Vinton home of 42-year old Derrick Noell (no-EL) last week, arresting him, his 18- year old son Jesse and seizing a small amount of pornographic material.
The alleged operation was uncovered after a tip to a Bedford County school resource officer.
One more arrest is pending.

[Cuba-Boy]

Elian Gonzalez's grandmothers are planning to come to the United States - to fight for the boy's return.
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[SUPER=03-Havana, Cuba/File Tape;]

The Clinton administration issued visas to the grandmothers- They're expected to fly from Cuba to New York Friday.
Congressional sources say the women hope to return home with the boy.
[Super=03-Miami/Today; 20:12:12]

Elian's father has said he will not come to the U-S- saying he does not want to get caught up in the politics surrounding the case.
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Still to come - why you'll probably have to show ID before you can vote, in the near future.
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[VO-NAT]

And a rare perspective on a forest fire Down Under.
We'll have details.
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[Sports-Preview]

((Hey folks this is Mike Stevens in the News 7 Sports office with high flying Highlights from the Highlanders.
We'll meet Tech's Brian Chase, see what Mark Byington's been up to, plus talk to Ronde Barber and check on Ford testing at Daytona tonight on the Big 7.))

[Warehouse-Fire]

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Frigid temperatures made it tough to fight a fire in Milwaukee.
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[SUPER=03-Milwaukee, WI]

The five alarm fire at a Milwaukee Industrial Complex injured three firefighters- and damaged four buildings at the Kaiser Complex.
Buses were brought in to keep firefighters warm - when they took breaks.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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[Australia-Fire]

It is wildfires burning in Australia. Two large fires burned out of control this week.
Blazes destroyed more than 7-hundred acres of pine trees. The fire forced campers to evacuate and left "native residents" of this forest with no where to go - this Koala ran across a road to escape the flames.
Authorities say lightning sparked the blaze.
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[Voter-ID]

But this year's Republican-controlled legislature means voter I-Ds will likely be required at the polls soon.
The chairmen of the two major parties explain their views.
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((DEL. KEN PLUM/D-RESTON: WE HAVE SOME OF THE LOWEST VOTER PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTRY IN VIRGINIA. WE'RE FAVORABLE TO MATTERS THAT WILL HELP PEOPLE REGISTER EASILY AND GET OUT THE VOTE. NOT TO IMPEDE THEIR VOTING.))
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((SEN. RANDY FORBES/R-CHESAPEAKE: WE THINK THAT YOU HAVE TO SHOW AN I-D ANY TIME YOU GET A LIBRARY CARD, YOU BUY A VIDEO, SO WE DON'T THINK IT'S ASKING TOO MUCH TO SHOW THAT WHEN YOU VOTE. ESPECIALLY GIVEN THAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, YOU CAN ALWAYS JUST SIGN A STATEMENT AND STILL VOTE. WE'RE NOT STOPPING ANYBODY FROM VOTING.))
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[SUPER=01-Sen. Randy Forbes/(R) Chesapeake; :14]
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[OUT Q=from voting.]
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[VO-NAT]

Another measure likely to pass this year: putting party labels next to candidates' names.
Currently, Virginia only does that for presidential candidates.
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You've always heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Coming up - we'll tell you the specifics.
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[VO-NAT]

And... she may look like your average Grandma.
Really, she's anything but.
We'll hear from this skydiving 70-year-old, still ahead.
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[Wal-Mart]

The prospect of a new Wal-Mart in Bonsack is raising concern among residents there.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.]

Located at the intersection of route 460 and alternate route 220, the parcel has been zoned for commercial use for more than 20 years.
The owner isn't confirming that Wal- Mart plans to locate there... but opponents are warning residents of nearby subdivisions that the retailer may be moving in next door.
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County officials say the property would not have to be rezoned... but they hope to work with developers to minimize any problems.

[Apples]

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away - and keeps your lungs clear-
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Scientists in Wales have found that eating five or more apples a week improves breathing.
The chemical in apples is also found in onions, tea and red wine.
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((THERE ARE LOTS OF VARIABLE... IS PROBABLY TRUE.))
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[OUT Q=IS PROBABLY TRUE.]
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The study of 24-hundred Welshmen, ages 45 to 59, found those who ate apples had a greater lung capacity than those who did not.
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[SUPER=03-San Antonio, TX/August 20, 1999; :00]
Sean Elliott, the San Antonio Spurs star on the left of your screen, received a kidney transplant from his older brother Noel just five months ago.
Yesterday Doctors in San Antonio cleared Elliott to return to action.
The Spurs say at this time there is not timetable for his actual return.
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((BYE BYE))

[S-Radford]

We begin at the Dedmon center where the Radford Highlanders played their second game in last 48 hours as they welcomed Big South Rival UNC Asheville to town.
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[SUPER=03-Radford/UNC Asheville vs. Radford; :00]
The Highlander did his part to wipe out at least one of the visiting Bulldogs before the opening tap.
Radford would look sharp in the early going as Jason Williams dumps it down to Corey Watkins. He calls bank from 12 feet away and the basketball is good.
The Bulldogs would then try to run with RU as Andre Smith takes the inbounds pass and goes coast to coast for the layin'.
But no one gets up and down the floor in the Dedmon Dome like Williams, and he makes a sweet move down low for two of his game high 26 on the night.
[SUPER=33-UNC Asheville/79/Radford/92;]
Four other Highlanders also hit in double digits, including Peanut Arrington who scored 15 in RU's 92-to-79 win.
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[S-Chase]

Virginia Tech's recent success on the hardwood, can be attributed to a number of factors, not the least of which is the arrival of point guard Brian Chase.
Roy Stanley has his story.
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[IN Q="After a...]
[SUPER=03-Blacksburg; :00]
[SUPER=01-Brian Chase/Va. Tech Point Guard; :17]
[SUPER=01-Ricky Stokes/Va. Tech Head Coach; :28]
[SUPER=@Roy2; :36]
[SUPER=01-Andre Ray/Va. Tech Forward; :48]
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[OUT Q=........news 7 sports."]
((After a stint at Hargrave Military, Chase joined the Hokies on December 17-th. Three days later Chase began his collegiate career at the San Juan Shootout where he was named to the all tournament team and later named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the week.))
((BRIAN CHASE/TECH GUARD))
((RICKY STOKES/TECH HEAD COACH))
((Chase is shooting 43-per cent from the field and he's averaging over 12 points a game third on the team.
And Chase quickly earned the respect from his Hokie teammates.))
((ANDRE RAY/TECH FORWARD))
((Support from his teammates has been a positive for the point guard and it's also helped his confidence.))
((CHASE))
((Chase and the Hokies hope to make it 4 straight wins in a row when they visit Temple this weekend.
Roy Stanley news 7 sports.))
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Temple tuned up for Tech tonight with a tough 44-to-40 win over Pennsylvania.

Byington is no stranger to University Hall. Back in 1994, he won Salem's first state championship as the Spartans marquee player. He went on to earn all state honors.
With his playing days now behind him, he has his sights set on being a head coach and learning from Coach Gillen has been extremely productive.
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[S-Ronde]

Ronde Barber is just one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl.
His Buccaneers hook up with the Rams Sunday in the NFC Championship game.
Not bad for a former Friday Football Extra player of the week.
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[OUT Q=... ONCE TOO, SO."]
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Ronde is in his third year in the league and his second as a starter.
He's also part of what most consider the best defense in the entire NFL.
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[S-Moss]

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The Vikings Randy Moss says he will appeal the $40 thousand dollar fine slapped on him today by the NFL.
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Moss squirted a water bottle on an official during the fourth quarter of last weekend's playoff loss to the Rams after disagreeing with a no-call.
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[S-Daytona]

The Fords opened up their two day test session at Daytona yesterday.
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[SUPER=03-Daytona Beach, FL; :00]
Dale Jarrett and Jeff Burton posted the fastest times with each running laps in the 187 mile an hour range.
Mark Martin didn't test, but he did show up the track just two months after having back surgery.
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[OUT Q=...MONTH FROM NOW."]
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Greg Biffle tested Martin's car yesterday. By the way, Stacy Compton had the 10th fastest time this afternoon in the Melling Ford. The Wood Brothers were 18th.

[Video]

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She's spent most of her life as a homemaker.
And now devotes her time to volunteer work.
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But Mary Van Etten isn't your ordinary 70-year-old.
She proves it in tonight's Video of the Day.
To ring in her birthday this year, she decided to jump out of an airplane... much to the chagrin of her family.
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[OUT Q=get hurt.]
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